GrooveDoctor’s post wasn't just a link; it was a map. It categorized the "Top" PDFs not by how many pages they had, but by what they taught. Leo realized that to find the right PDF, he had to know what he was looking for.
: A comprehensive guide featuring over 50 essential songs for new players, ranging from Motown classics by James Jamerson to rock riffs by Cream and The Beatles. 20 Iconic Rock Bass Riffs
| Song | Artist | Key Technique | Tab (Simplified) | |------|--------|---------------|------------------| | | Queen | Octaves, dead notes | G|----------------| D|----------------| A|--0-0-5-3-0-0-5-3-| E|----------------| | | Seven Nation Army | The White Stripes | Slide, repeating pattern | G|----------------| D|----------------| A|----------------| E|--7-7-10-7-5-3-2-| | | Stand By Me | Ben E. King | Walking bass line | G|----------------| D|----------------| A|--4-4-5-4-2-0---| E|------------3---| | | Billie Jean | Michael Jackson | Syncopation, ghost notes | G|----------------| D|----------------| A|--4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-| E|----------------| | | Feel Good Inc. | Gorillaz | Clean tone, repetition | G|----------------| D|----------------| A|--5-5-5-5-5-5---| E|--------------3-| |
Here are some simple licks to get you started: